“The root of joy is gratefulness...It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”

“In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful but gratitude that makes us happy.”

“Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful. They tend to brighten all around them. They make others feel better about themselves. They tend to be more humble, more joyful, more likable.”

“In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.”

“Comparing [our] blessings [with others] is almost certain to drive out joy. We cannot be grateful and envious at the same time. If we truly want to have the Spirit of the Lord and experience joy and happiness, we should rejoice in our blessings and be grateful.”

“In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door.”